PHOTOGRAPHY

Congratulations to the Photography Scholastic Art Winners!

1^st and 2^nd   semester

082005 / 082006                        6 Blocks                        ½ Credit

Prerequisite: Students must have a willingness to supply photographic film and printing paper. Access to a camera is most desirable. (A limited number of 35mm cameras are available through the Art Department).

This course covers the basics of black and white photography including an understanding of camera functions, film development, and darkroom printing techniques. Students will also explore the medium as a fine art.

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY 

1^st and 2^nd   semester

082105 / 082106                        6 Blocks                        ½ Credit

Prerequisite: ½ Credit and a grade of B or better in Photography. (See prerequisite for Photography)

An advanced level course with an emphasis on print quality, composition, and the exploration of photography combined with other art media. Students will do a variety of assignments using complex techniques and produce high quality work suitable for a portfolio and/or exhibition.

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL DARKROOM

1^st and 2^nd semester

083205 / 083206                        6 Blocks                        ½ Credit

Prerequisite:  Photography and Intermediate Photography.  Students must have a willingness to supply digital printing paper.  Access to both digital and manual cameras is most desirable (A limited number of cameras are available through the Art Department).

This class will cover facets of digital photographic printing starting with the scanning of negatives, slides and print images.  It will also include digital capturing, Photoshop techniques for image refinement, and options for output (printing, E-mail, etc.).  Papers, image size, and the management of digital files will also be included.